Crawfordville man arrested on drug trafficking charges

A Crawfordville man was arrested on charges of drug trafficking after a search of his home revealed prescription medication stolen from a Tallahassee pharmacy, according to Wakulla County Sheriff Donnie Crum.

Eric Jasen Gaines, 20, was arrested on charges of trafficking more than 14 grams but less than 28 grams and possession of Schedule III or IV narcotics with intent to sell. The search was conducted by the WCSO Narcotics Unit.

Gaines was transported to Wakulla County Jail on Nov. 9 where he posted a $10,000 bond on Nov. 10.

WCSO was contacted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office about the theft of prescription medications from a Tallahassee Publix Pharmacy. WCSO deputies were granted permission to search Gaines' Lilac Lane home and discovered Xanax and Hydrocodone pills in Public Pharmacy containers. The drugs have an estimated street value of $3,000.

Arrest warrants are pending for Gaines in Leon County where he faces additional charges.

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Crawfordville man arrested on drug trafficking charges

A Crawfordville man was arrested on charges of drug trafficking narcotics